AR Optical Design Engineer — Lead Simulations & Innovation

HCL Technologies Limited; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking an Optical Design Engineer in Mountain View, CA, onsite, to advance consumer electronics imaging through innovative optical design and AR hardware development.

Required: 4 years in optical design and simulation, experience with Zemax/LightTools/CodeV, Python automation, and leading cross-functional projects. Master’s or PhD in Optical or Mechanical engineering is preferred. Join a fast-paced team delivering cutting-edge solutions.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in optical design and simulation for consumer electronics.
• Experience in optical simulation software (e.g., Zemax, LightTools, CodeV).
• Experience leading technical projects and collaborating with executive cross-functional engineering teams to deliver objectives and timelines.
• Master’s or PhD degree in Optical / Mechanical engineering or a relevant technical field.
• Specialized experience in Augmented Reality (AR) design and bringing AR hardware to market.
• Proven proficiency in Python for automating optical simulations, data post-processing, and generating design reports.
• Familiarity with camera systems, sensors, and display technologies.
• Track record of successfully navigating ambiguity-driven design challenges in a fast-paced product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet objectives and timelines.
• Lead optical design projects from concept to delivery.
• Prepare design reports and data analyses.
• Support AR hardware development and testing.

Skills

Optical design

Optical simulation

Python scripting

AR design

Camera systems

Project leadership

Data post-processing

Education

Master's or PhD in Optical/Mechanical engineering

Tools

Zemax

LightTools

CodeV

Job description

HCLTech is seeking an Optical Design Engineer in Mountain View, CA, onsite, to advance consumer electronics imaging through innovative optical design and AR hardware development.

Required: 4 years in optical design and simulation, experience with Zemax/LightTools/CodeV, Python automation, and leading cross-functional projects. Master’s or PhD in Optical or Mechanical engineering is preferred. Join a fast-paced team delivering cutting-edge solutions.